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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.58, 1,703.96 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.58, 1,703.96 and 443.12 is: 664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.58 : 1,703.96 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.58/1,703.96 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.58x = 1,703.96 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.58x = 755,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,060.51/1,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.33

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